- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Jiaxing
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jiaxing, China compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jiaxing (China) is 14% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (£5.57) | £4.63 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (£3.72) | £4.93 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £3.67 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (£1.76) | £0.81 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元4.00 (£0.47) | £2.67 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.31 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £5.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元9 (£1.06) | £2.07 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.00 (£0.59) | £1.14 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元12 (£1.41) | £1.25 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元200 (£23) | £6 | + 271% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | £2.25 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元16 (£1.88) | £1.00 | + 88% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Jiaxing (China) is 71% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,211 (£377) | £793 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,000 (£352) | £1,510 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (£47) | £159 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,300 (£153) | £1,458 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (£117) | £397 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (£23) | £250 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元68 (£8) | £23 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (£469) | £320 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元2,000 (£235) | £85 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £6.00 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (£2.93) | £11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Jiaxing (China) is 2% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £71 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | £28 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £46 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (£59) | £72 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Jiaxing (China) is 49% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元120,000 (£14,083) | £19,356 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (£0.90) | £1.24 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元50 (£5.87) | £32 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Jiaxing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元50 (£5.87) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元60 (£7) | £50 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.02 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £1.60 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元18 (£2.05) | £10 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Jiaxing (China) is 21% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元95 (£11) | £26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元150 (£18) | £12 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £33 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 (£35) | £56 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £6 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (£4.11) | £3.25 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (£2.93) | £3.87 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (£29) | £42 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 39 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
/
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Cost of living in Jiaxing (China) is 40% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £1,511
(元12,872)
in Jiaxing.
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